L.A. ranked near the bottom in the run defense category. While there are multiple factors as to why they were nearly last in this category, one of the biggest reasons for their inability was the interior defensive line. Drafting Jones only helped add a valuable piece in place of DT Corey Liuget who is suspended for four games to start the 2018 season.

Los Angeles inked five other members from the 2018 draft class Friday. The only rookie that remains unsigned is first-round pick safety Derwin James.

Below is the team’s official release on signing of Jones.

The Los Angeles Chargers signed third-round selection Justin Jones, the organization announced Saturday.

Jones played in 49 career games on the defensive line for N.C. State, registering 116 tackles (61 solo) 7.5 sacks, 23.5 tackles for loss, 10 pressures, a forced fumble, a recovery, a pass defensed and a blocked field goal.